Research Northwest Rankin Middle School Public Schools in Ridgeland, Mississippi

“So far, I have run in to obstacles at the school. Should a parent want discipline from an administrator from this school, you can hang it up. Don't expect anything but the run around when asking for help either.”

“WOW,is all i have to say this school is pathetic,I have gone here for 3 years going on 4.There is way to many clicks at this school they're rude and they dont except you for your outside image,The teachers dont seem to care if the kids are happy or not.The office workers are rude to parents inclluding mine,but what hurts most of the kids at this school's feelings is they get treated very cruel by other stuck up students.My parents are so dis-saticified with NWRMS that they have decided to move me to Brandon Middle School and I have heard so many more good comebacks than this school i can tell you that much.I strongly recomend to not go to this school it doesnt matter how many good ratings it gets.”

“This is a great school and I am proud of the progress my children have made. The teachers seem to be well respected by the students and vice versa. I feel confident that my children are safe at school and on the bus. They enjoy both the required classes and the electives. Although my boys get into trouble at times at school, the consequences are always fair and impartial.”

“They have good academics, but that's as far as it goes. There is no parent participation in PTO meetings, the only people to show up are the ones on the board. The teachers don't even show up except for the teacher representative (I thought it was called PTO, not PO). While in the 5th grade, my child took the band test and passed and returned the form w/ the choices of instruments. We then filled out another form w/ first choice band and second as art. My child was given music and told you don't get to choose your activity, after looking forward to band all summer. Teachers seem very impersonal and don't seem to want to know the students.”

“Academically a good school. Many of the support staff working in the offices do not seem to enjoy their work and are less than halpful and not friendly. Workers in the office are not aware of school policies and processes. Very unorganized.”

“I actually go to this school. I'm in eighth grade and none of what the rates say are true. The principal has no activity other than telling students to pull up their pants or to pull down their shirts. Truthfully, our principal doesn't know his students. We have no athletic activities. Sixth grade students are required to take PE and music. But further, the PE classes are more like study hall. Dance is fun, but overly expensive. Parents aren't required to do anything, and the only thing that there is to be involved in is PTO.”

“Academically this is a good school. Have liked the teachers my boys have had. They have good offering of music, art, and sports. The administration seems to be very good. Does not seem to be open to parents in the class room; they do want involvement in other areas. There seems to be good attendance of parents at open houses and other meetings.”

“NWRM is a very good school. My son has come a long way, academically, and I feel it is because of the Arts Program. Before he was able to enroll in Theatre Arts, his overall attitude about school was not so good. The Arts program has added to the quality of his school experience and he has applied the same effort that he puts into learning his lines into his other classes. His teachers have noticed his improvements and have commented to me and to him about this. They have been supportive and aware of his development. There is also a new mentoring program called 'Transitions' that parents and community members can participate in. I think it will make a positive difference in the lives of these students who are a very critical age of development.”

“This is a great school! The extracurricular activities are great, also. Parent involvement is highly encouraged.”